5 Resources For Anyone Looking To Improve Their Home

If home is where the heart is, it should be a comfortable, elegant, creative place. When your abode needs an upgrade, there are many companies that offer everything from DIY advice to full renovation services. In no particular order, this list shares some top-of-the-line places to assist with your house remodeling projects.

The #1 entry is the Neil Kelly Company, a remodeling business serving the Pacific Northwest region. It has design centers and showrooms in Portland, Bend, Eugene, and Seattle. Established in 1947, the company is registered as a B-Corp, which means it has committed to a certain level of sustainability; it uses formaldehyde-free cabinets and has designers knowledgeable about LEED protocol on staff.

For new customers, Neil Kelly offers remodeling webinars so clients can meet designers online, learn about the latest company offerings and material trends, and see before and after photos of recent projects. In addition to remodeling, Neil Kelly specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining residential and commercial solar energy systems.

Coming in at #2, we have Construction 2 Style. It started as a do-it-yourself advice blog and has since evolved into a full-service interior design and small media company. It offers courses and consultancy for those looking to follow a similar trajectory of building an online brand and business.

Construction 2 Style's tutorials, which focus on the DIY aspect of home remodeling, include step-by-step instructions and articles such as "8 Painting Hacks That Will Change Your Life" and "12 Different Ways To Lay Subway Tile." The company has been featured in various press outlets such as American Craft and Fox 9.

For #3, we present Power, a home remodeling company located in Chester, Pennsylvania. It specializes in energy-saving exterior home solutions and has a proprietary digital platform to streamline the installation process. Power serves homeowners in many states, including Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Some of the home details it renovates and replaces include vinyl windows, roofing, siding, entry doors, and attic insulation. The company has been on the Inc. 5000 list several times and was named one of the best places to work for millennials by Fortune magazine.

Up next, at #4, we have Fermob USA, the US and Canada wholesale distributor for Fermob French outdoor furniture, lighting, and accessories. In 1998, the founders discovered the furnishings in Europe and decided to bring the French brand closer to home; its corporate office is in Georgia.

Fermob's line of outdoor furnishings includes sofas, items for children, hardware, planters, and more. The company prides itself on being eco-friendly; because Fermob works mainly with raw steel or aluminum, its furniture is recycled and recyclable.

Rounding out our list at #5 is Artisan Kitchens and Baths, a home design showroom located in Buffalo, New York. The family-owned business boasts a personalized experience; clients first meet with its consultants to identify their needs, desires, and expectations for their design.

The company's showroom, in the historic area of Black Rock, offers complete kitchen displays with working appliances for those interested in testing out items before purchase. In addition to kitchen and bath pieces, Artisan sells items for laundry rooms as well as hardware.